oryxandcake

oryxandcake specializes in CHN, MH & Addictions, Acute Med, Neuro..

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1. Drug testing in Canada (Specifically BC)??

   oryxandcake replied to heymackzzzz's topic in International

   I've never heard of it happening in our health authorities in BC.

2. Nurses, it's time to harden up

   oryxandcake replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to say I like your user name!

3. How to perform a Papanicolaou Test ?

   oryxandcake replied to natalia13's topic in International

   In BC, one has to take the reproductive health/sti course to be certified. Following that, there are standards set that one needs to meet when practicing the procedure. Considering how invasive the procedure is and how many people lack GPs- having nu...

4. Is nursing shortage a myth?

   oryxandcake replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

   I really don't think this is something to get angry over. Access to jobs is cyclical. It correlates with the economy. Nursing, like others have mentioned, is not immune to this. Additionally, even if you cannot get a job right away, you still got a ...

5. Wife Doesnt Want Like the Idea

   oryxandcake replied to Luminosity's topic in Men

   It sounds like you already have made up your mind. Go for it. The only thing you will regret is not entering the program earlier. As for the marital aspect, I would suggest doing your homework, coming up with the financial figures and working out a b...

6. Has Anyone done the Athabasca LPN- BSN bridge?

   oryxandcake replied to lilaclover's topic in International

   As the aforementioned poster said, the program really leaves your success up to you. If you have the discipline, you can definitely finish in three years. It looks like in class and distance will equal about the same time so I think you just need to ...

7. Thinking about jumping in..

   oryxandcake replied to mowski1214's topic in General Nursing

   I think you would complement the profession quite well.

8. How do you unwind after a shift?

   oryxandcake replied to oryxandcake's topic in International

   Hahah we're not here to judge, Pepper. A glass of red wine at dinner has indicated positive health effects. When I worked LTC, I always ended up falling asleep on my couch...sometimes in my scrubs :S

9. Nurse/Patient Ratios

   oryxandcake replied to markjrn's topic in International

   3-4:1 days 4-5:1 nights on a medical unit. Vancouver, BC.

10. Those at the 1-2 year mark of nursing

    oryxandcake replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm I would be discouraged by all of these posts.. Maybe I am just lucky, but in all of the places I work I find support and enjoy working there. Yes, the shift work can be long and crazy at times; however, you have to extend yourself and be okay wi...

11. How do you unwind after a shift?

    oryxandcake posted a topic in International

    Just got home an hour ago from a crazy day shift. Showered, in pajamas, going to watch some six feet under with some tea. How do you unwind after a long day of work?

12. New grad in LTC needs advice

    oryxandcake replied to QNurStudent's topic in New Nurse

    Screw ém. and when they ask in your interview why you only stayed three months, tell them it wasn't the right place for you and that you wanted to follow you passion. You know you're working in a toxic environment. You don't have to.

13. Nervous about being a new grad

    oryxandcake replied to Lizzie21's topic in New Nurse

    I don't know if you use this tool - but I find SBAR extremely helpful in organizing the pertinent details. Also, keep in mind that most physicians quantify - so if you're trying to convey an emergency situation - make it clear and make sure the objec...

14. The "bully" nurse

    oryxandcake replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Relations

    When I worked in residential care I found that the powerlessness that the staff felt translated into bullying behavior to everyone - including patients. It was the bullying and constant negativity that drove me out of the facility. In this situation,...

15. Frustrated with having to work

    oryxandcake replied to SalishRN's topic in General Nursing

    You may think your schedule is awesome but I think it is what is getting you down. I think a change of pace would be great for you. Maybe something less acute but still challenging. Then you don't have to worry about the pressures of being a senior n...